Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyardCape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150K worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than $150,000 worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis announces illegal immigrant enforcement collaboration with ICE Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another step in tackling illegal immigration by announcing the state’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Near-record heat this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking more heat as near-record highs are to be expected this Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150K worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than $150,000 worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
Everglades National Park. (Credit: CBS) Seventy of the nation’s mayors have endorsed a campaign dedicated to conserving 30% of America’s lands, waters and oceans by 2030, an effort dubbed the 30×30 initiative. The mayors represent 29 states, and Washington, D.C. Most serve in a nonpartisan or independent office, while 21 are Democrats and four are Republican. Cities represented include Chicago, Miami-Dade County and Phoenix. The letter, organized by the League of Conservation Voters, pledges to “emphasize the importance of locally-led conservation efforts” meant to fight the climate crisis and “reverse the decline of America’s wildlife, waterways, and natural places.” President Biden supports the campaign — in January, he signed an executive order committing to the same 30×30 goal. It’s also a global campaign. In January, 50 countries pledged to meet the target, including the UK, France and Canada. Boise, Idaho Mayor Lauren McClean, a Democrat, said that “conservation in the West is not a red or blue issue.” But some remain unconvinced. Last month, during the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary nominee Debra Haaland, multiple Republican senators voiced opposition to the conservation campaign and Haaland’s support for it. Montana Senator Steve Daines said the conservation effort “can create challenges” for ranchers and grazing authorization. He also questioned what the effort could mean for private landowners. In a statement to CBS News, Daines’ press secretary Kathierine McKeough criticized the administration and Haaland for a lack of details in implementing the 30×30 plan. “[T]he 30×30 initiative is just another radical attempt by Biden to lock-up public lands and restrict Montanans’ access for multiple use,” McKeough said. Helena, Montana’s Democratic Mayor Wilmot Collins signed on to support the initiative. Wilmot said it was “sad” to see the Daines “politicizing” the cause. “Some things are just not political,” said Wilmot. “Conservation is science.” Wilmot argued that Helena’s majestic landscapes and dependence on tourism made deciding to support “30×30” a “no brainer.” McClean said that private landowners’ concerns ought to be listened to, and that in Boise they would work together with “willing landowners” as the city did 50 years ago when mapping the 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt. Arthur Middelton, assistant professor of wildlife management and policy at University of California, Berkeley, said private landowners have valid concerns about federally mandated conservation goals, particularly because “30×30” does not detail specifics other than the national 2030 goal. However, Middleton said there’s a “very clear relationship” between conservation and climate change. “It’s quite simply a fact that if we want to stave off a coming mass extinction, we’re going to need to do more to conserve land and waters to protect species,” said Middleton. Middleton added that not since President Richard Nixon has there been a broad, White House-led conservation effort in the U.S. It’s crucial, Middleton said, for there to be multiple levels of government all across the country working to achieve a conservation goal. Jim Brainard, mayor of Carmel, Indiana, is one of four Republican mayors to sign on to the 30×30 commitment. Brainard told CBS News that supporting conservation makes fiscal sense because it will contribute to reducing urban sprawl and boosting tourism. He said he’s often asked about being a Republican who’s trying to fight climate change. And he responds by pointing to Republican presidents like Theodore Roosevelt and Nixon as environmental leaders. For him, ideological gridlock isn’t the answer. “There are three parties in the United States: Republicans, Democrats, and mayors. Mayors don’t really have time for a lot of partisanship. We just have to provide results for people that live in our cities and towns,” he said. “Everyone should have a shared interest in leaving the earth a better place than we found it.”